72 trim package - black vs. woodgrain - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

widow_maker · 03-11-2005, 03:12 PM

I have a '72 Custom Camper 3/4 ton 4x4 which I purchased last fall. I had the truck appraised and the appraiser said the body trim at the beltline should be wood grain not the black which is on my truck. My tailgate insert is woodgrain but all of them are (at least all I've seen and I've never seen any other finish available in catalogs). I have a code identification book for these trucks but it only refers to the trim package but doesn't say whether it should be black or woodgrain. My truck isn't original so not having the "correct" trim level is not imperative but I was wondering if it should have the wood grain finish. Is this only for the Cheyene or Super packages? Mine is neither. Thanks for the help. My first post - love this site!

**CPNE** · 03-11-2005, 03:19 PM

The 90/10 rule says your truck is correct with the black trim. The woodgrain was usually reserved for Cheyenne models. I have seen the tailgate insert piece with the black background IIRC. If yours is woodgrain, it's probably an add-on.

muddpile · 03-11-2005, 04:14 PM

My custom deluxe highlander has the wood trim on the sides (original) but not sure what it had on the tailgate originally, as when I bought it the tailgate wasn't original.

67_C-30 · 03-11-2005, 08:16 PM

I don't know about woodgrain trim, but I love your avatar!!

jamesi20 · 03-11-2005, 10:00 PM

I heard from somewhere that if the truck has upper trim then the lower was supposed to be woodgrain.Don't know how true that is but I was told that at one time or another.

widow_maker · 03-12-2005, 12:02 AM

Thanks for the replies. This seems to be the mystery option and I haven't found the right source yet to determine which is correct. I am planning to leave the trim that is on it now there as the PO just replaced it. It's just something that has been in the back of my mind since the appraisal. My truck also has the upper body trim. Anyone else with any ideas?
Thanks.

see ten · 03-12-2005, 09:16 AM

I have a 72 k10 custom deluxe with lower woodgrain moldings and I have a 72 custom deluxe C10 with black lower moldings. I have seen discussions on this board more than once about which is original. I think all anyone can agree on is that they have seen them both ways. I think back then people could pretty much get what they wanted and there is nothing set in stone as far as "correct or incorrect" options. It does seem odd to have a woodgrain tailgate band with black moldings.

Bill72BB · 03-12-2005, 12:02 PM

I have a 72 camper special/ custom deluxe with the wood grain .

**Richard** · 03-13-2005, 04:03 AM

AFAIK the woodgrain lower molding is correct for 71/72. Every brochure I have seen with a 72 has woodgrain. My custom deluxe has the woodgrain as well. It will be replaced with the black trim as I do not care for what it came with.

OhioChevy · 03-13-2005, 10:28 AM

My 71 Cheyenne cst came with woodgrain trim as well. I'm in the process
of restoring this truck and plan on painting it viper red with black and red
interior. I just don't like the woodgrain trim and will be using the black trim.

franko72 · 03-13-2005, 11:33 AM

I'll second widow makers avatar. Tailgate band possibly an add on. black side moldings possibly dealer add ons.

03-11-2005, 03:12 PM	#1
widow_maker This space for lease Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 75	72 trim package - black vs. woodgrain I have a '72 Custom Camper 3/4 ton 4x4 which I purchased last fall. I had the truck appraised and the appraiser said the body trim at the beltline should be wood grain not the black which is on my truck. My tailgate insert is woodgrain but all of them are (at least all I've seen and I've never seen any other finish available in catalogs). I have a code identification book for these trucks but it only refers to the trim package but doesn't say whether it should be black or woodgrain. My truck isn't original so not having the "correct" trim level is not imperative but I was wondering if it should have the wood grain finish. Is this only for the Cheyene or Super packages? Mine is neither. Thanks for the help. My first post - love this site! __________________ If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something. 1972 K-20 l/f 383/350 a/c "custom camper" 1987 V-20 l/f Silverado - project

03-11-2005, 03:19 PM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	The 90/10 rule says your truck is correct with the black trim. The woodgrain was usually reserved for Cheyenne models. I have seen the tailgate insert piece with the black background IIRC. If yours is woodgrain, it's probably an add-on. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

03-11-2005, 04:14 PM	#3
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	My custom deluxe highlander has the wood trim on the sides (original) but not sure what it had on the tailgate originally, as when I bought it the tailgate wasn't original. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

03-11-2005, 08:16 PM	#4
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	I don't know about woodgrain trim, but I love your avatar!! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-12-2005, 12:02 AM	#6
widow_maker This space for lease Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 75	Thanks for the replies. This seems to be the mystery option and I haven't found the right source yet to determine which is correct. I am planning to leave the trim that is on it now there as the PO just replaced it. It's just something that has been in the back of my mind since the appraisal. My truck also has the upper body trim. Anyone else with any ideas? Thanks. __________________ If everything seems to be going well, you have obviously overlooked something. 1972 K-20 l/f 383/350 a/c "custom camper" 1987 V-20 l/f Silverado - project

03-11-2005, 10:00 PM	#5
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 493	I heard from somewhere that if the truck has upper trim then the lower was supposed to be woodgrain.Don't know how true that is but I was told that at one time or another.

03-12-2005, 09:16 AM	#7
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	I have a 72 k10 custom deluxe with lower woodgrain moldings and I have a 72 custom deluxe C10 with black lower moldings. I have seen discussions on this board more than once about which is original. I think all anyone can agree on is that they have seen them both ways. I think back then people could pretty much get what they wanted and there is nothing set in stone as far as "correct or incorrect" options. It does seem odd to have a woodgrain tailgate band with black moldings.

03-12-2005, 12:02 PM	#8
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	I have a 72 camper special/ custom deluxe with the wood grain . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

03-13-2005, 04:03 AM	#9
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,823	AFAIK the woodgrain lower molding is correct for 71/72. Every brochure I have seen with a 72 has woodgrain. My custom deluxe has the woodgrain as well. It will be replaced with the black trim as I do not care for what it came with. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

03-13-2005, 10:28 AM	#10
OhioChevy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 489	Trim My 71 Cheyenne cst came with woodgrain trim as well. I'm in the process of restoring this truck and plan on painting it viper red with black and red interior. I just don't like the woodgrain trim and will be using the black trim.

03-13-2005, 11:33 AM	#11
franko72 Franko72 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati,Ohio Posts: 471	I'll second widow makers avatar. Tailgate band possibly an add on. black side moldings possibly dealer add ons. __________________ 1972 C20 cheyenne Super 402 BB/400 turbo LWB A/C Tilt, Cruise Control, Saddle tanks, Tach My Home Page Better to burn out than it is to rust



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